Logistics and Inventory Specialist

About Us 

Home to the iconic brand Villa Maria, our vision is to be one of the world’s great wine companies, sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world.  

Our grapes come from over 6,000 hectares of planted vineyards and blended in our wineries across three of the renowned wine regions - Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne - and our wines are exported globally. From grape to glass, we’ve been pioneers of wine industry practices since 2003 - we’re passionate about wine and we love what we do! 

From our wine supply business to our branded wines - we are proud of our incredible footprint in the industry. Indevin Group’s vision is to be one of the world’s great wine companies, achieved through our purpose of sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Logistics & Inventory Specialist to help us reach our goals by ensuring the accuracy of our inventory and providing exceptional support to our logistics operations. This will include leading the relationship with key logistics partners, problem solving, managing queries, and owning the relationships with our third-party logistics (3PL) partners to facilitate seamless inventory management across all sites. You will play an essential role in ensuring our supply chain runs efficiently and effectively, contributing to the broader success of the company.

Key Responsibilities:
3PL & Logistics Partners Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with our logistics partners, particularly our warehousing and transport providers across all markets.

• Serve as the main point of contact for day-to-day logistics-related matters.

• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are documented and up-to-date, in line with compliance requirements.

• Support the Supplier Development Program to improve and streamline processes.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records across all finished goods warehouses by overseeing daily transfers, stock checks, and counts.

• Monitor sales forecasts and stock movements to ensure optimal inventory levels at all times.

• Safeguard quality control procedures to uphold Indevin’s strong reputation for excellence.

Team & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with the wider Logistics & Commercial Operations team to promptly address any logistics inquiries and share relevant updates.

• Work collaboratively with peers to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

• Participate in regular reporting to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

Invoice Management:

• Tracking spend to ensure that we are within budget, and seeking opportunities to reduce costs wherever possible 
• Checking and forwarding invoices for payment

Who We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or inventory management.

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail.

• Familiarity with inventory management systems and processes is an advantage.

On Offer 

• Flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays 

• Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage 

• Benefit from 1x "You Day" per annum, additional company-paid parental leave, and options to purchase an extra 2 weeks of annual leave per year 

• Diverse career development opportunities across various functions 

• Annual wellness & wine allowances 

• Experience a positive, friendly, and passionate work culture, with occasional wine tastings! 

• Thrive in a flexible business environment that empowers the team to take ownership 

• Newmarket location; close to shops, restaurants and public transport, with reasonably priced parking nearby, as well as a barista quality coffee machine onsite! 

Our Culture 

We think our culture is pretty special. We have talented teams working in a variety of breath-taking locations. Our priority and investment in the wellbeing and diversity of our people is core to our purpose. 

We’re all about authenticity and transparency so rather than bombard you with corporate jargon– here’s the real Indevin: 

• We’re a good ol’ Kiwi company who is proud to be a wine industry leader and we have years of hard work to thank for it 

• Our business is proudly spearheaded by the Villa Maria Brand 

• We take our work, but not ourselves, too seriously 

• We work with people from all over the world because our diversity makes us stronger 

• We’re very passionate about what we do. We love wine, sharing our knowledge and making Indevin an inspiring place to work 

Apply Now:
If you are passionate about logistics and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we want to hear from you!